I would imagine that are painted all black and when you took them out of the box, it's only the pad surface was red. This is 'EBC’s unique BRAKE-IN coating for super quick pad bed-in'. Redstuff pads are painted all red, (except the stick on black shims).

This is what you will have http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/ultimax_disc_brake_pads/ultimax_disc_brake_pads.shtml

This is Redstuff: http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/redstuff_brake_pads/redstuff_brake_pads.shtml

ahh ok, correct. they are still far better than what i had on.

Most Fabia Owners are not keen on EBC Greens, however I've got Greens all round and the car stops perfectly well.

+1

Same as me....on my second full set after about 6ish years!